Waldemar Torenstra
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 29, 1974 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Waldemar Govinda Torenstra is a Dutch actor, presenter, and program maker. Born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, on March 29, 1974, he has worked as an actor and producer. For several years, he worked as an actor at the Noord Nederlands Toneel, which is a touring theater company also known as the North Netherlands Stage. His career includes work across television and film in acting, producing, creating, and scenario writing. Some of his known projects include Divorce from 2012, Vechtershart from 2015, and De gelukkige huisvrouw from 2010. Additional screen credits associated with his work include Amsterdam Vice, Single Street, The Happy Housewife, Alles Op Tafel, Summer Heat, Bride Flight, Line of Fire, and Yes Nurse! No Nurse!.
Career overview
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Name: Waldemar Govinda Torenstra.
Born: March 29, 1974, in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Profession: Dutch actor, producer, creator, scenario writer, presenter, and program maker.
Theater: Worked for several years as an actor in the Noord Nederlands Toneel (NNT, "North Netherlands Stage"), a touring theater company.
Acting Credits/Known For:
Divorce (2012)
Vechtershart (2015)
De gelukkige huisvrouw (2010)
Amsterdam Vice
Single Street
The Happy Housewife
Alles Op Tafel
Summer Heat
Bride Flight
Line of Fire
Yes Nurse! No Nurse!
Total Credits (TMDB): 55.
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Waldemar Govinda Torenstra is a Dutch actor, producer, creator, scenario writer, presenter, and program maker. Born on March 29, 1974, in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, Torenstra has established a career in various forms of media. For several years, he worked as an actor with the Noord Nederlands Toneel (NNT), which is a touring theater company known as the North Netherlands Stage.
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His acting credits include roles in Divorce (2012), Vechtershart (2015), and De gelukkige huisvrouw (2010). Torenstra is also recognized for his work in productions such as Amsterdam Vice, Single Street, The Happy Housewife, Alles Op Tafel, Summer Heat, Bride Flight, Line of Fire, and Yes Nurse! No Nurse!. With 55 known credits listed on The Movie Database, his professional output spans acting, producing, and writing.
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Waldemar Govinda Torenstra is a Dutch actor, producer, creator, scenario writer, presenter, and program maker. Born on March 29, 1974, in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, he has built a career across multiple disciplines. During his professional development, he spent several years working as an actor for the Noord Nederlands Toneel, also known as the North Netherlands Stage, which is a touring theater company.
Torenstra is recognized for his work in various television and film productions. He is known for his roles in Divorce, released in 2012, Vechtershart in 2015, and De gelukkige huisvrouw in 2010. His body of work includes several other titles such as Amsterdam Vice,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Shaolin Heroes (2025) as Self
- Roosters (2025) as Ivo
- Bennie (2025) as Bert
- Revenge (2025) as Yorick Lin
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Elephant (2025)
- Hein (2024) as Donny de Jonge
- Amsterdam Undercover: Blood Diamonds (2024) as Hermann van Blomen
- Mag ik je aanraken? (2023) as Self
- Line of Fire (2023) as Marco Kroon
- Five Live (2022) as Roderik van Zuylen
- Het Herriehofje (2022) as Jim
- Zwanger & Co (2022) as Luuk
- Adem in, Adem uit (2021) as Sven
- Alles Op Tafel (2021) as Thomas
- Ondersteboven van Afrika (2020)
- Amsterdam Vice (2019) as Jurre de Cock
- Amsterdam Vice (2019) as Jurre de Cock
- Single Street (2019) as Max
- All You Need Is Love (2018) as Gerco
- Suspects (2017) as Willem Keijzer
- Meisje van Plezier (2017) as Daan
- Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman (2017) as Waldemar Torenstra
- No Such Thing as Housewives (2017) as Thijs
- Gek van geluk (2017) as Paul
- The Swap (2017)
- The Swap (2017) Scenario Writer
- Het Perfecte Plaatje (2016) as Self - Candidate
- Vechtershart (2015) as Nick Roest
- Vechtershart (2015) Creator
- Icehorse (2014)
- Leve Boerenliefde (2013) as Hendrik Helder
- Divorce (2012) as Joris Hulskamp
- Maestro (2012) as Kandidaat
- Lijn 32 (2012) as Hein van Vlijmen
- Balance (2012) as Morris
- Allez, Eddy (2012) as Eddy Merckx
- Mixed Up (2011) as David Vogel
- My Grandpa the Bankrobber (2011) as Teun
- The Happy Housewife (2010) as Harry Meijer
- Drop Dead! (2009) as Mike
- Life is Beautiful (2009)
- Bride Flight (2008) as Frank
- Summer Heat (2008) as Bob
- Tiramisu (2008) as Nick
- Lieve Lust (2005) as Andy
- Diep (2005) as Bakker Jan
- Johan (2005) as Sjaak Dros
- Broken Red (2005) as Jonge Simon
- Grijpstra & de Gier (2004) as Rinus de Gier
- Profs (2004)
- Ibbeltje (2004) as Loodgieter
- Yes Nurse! No Nurse! (2002) as Gerrit
- Luifel & Luifel (2001)
- Jesus Is a Palestinian (1999) as Roy
- Dit Was Het Nieuws (1996)
- Baantjer (1995) as Dennis Kempers
- Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (1990) as Harry van Lennep
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Waldemar Torenstra best known for?
Waldemar Torenstra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amsterdam Vice (2019), Single Street (2019), No Such Thing as Housewives (2017), Torrents of Spring (1989).
When and where was Waldemar Torenstra born?
Waldemar Torenstra was born on March 29, 1974 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
How many credits does Waldemar Torenstra have?
Waldemar Torenstra has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Waldemar Torenstra's background in cinema and television?
Waldemar Govinda Torenstra is a Dutch actor, presenter, and program maker. Born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, on March 29, 1974, he has worked as an actor and producer. For several years, he worked as an actor at the Noord Nederlands Toneel, which is a touring theater company also known as the North Netherl...
Waldemar Torenstra by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Single Street (2019) as Max — aged about 45
- Dit Was Het Nieuws (1996) — aged about 22
- Baantjer (1995) as Dennis Kempers — aged about 21
- No Such Thing as Housewives (2017) as Thijs — aged about 43
- Amsterdam Vice (2019) as Jurre de Cock — aged about 45
- Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (1990) as Harry van Lennep — aged about 16
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